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Before the start of the tournament in Indian Wells, Iga Świątek decided to publish a moving post on social media in which she referred to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “I am against this war and the suffering of innocent people. I want to show, even symbolically, my solidarity with Ukraine, so in Indian Wells I am going to play with a ribbon in the colors of the Ukrainian flag. If other players feel the need to support Ukraine with this symbolic gesture, we will prepare more such ribbons and we will give away to others “- declared the tennis player.
Iga Świątek shows solidarity with Ukraine. “Together we are stronger”
“I am only 20 years old and have little life experience, so I will not pretend that I know exactly how to help in the face of war. I trust the relevant institutions and my team” – she admitted, encouraging support organizations.
“I admire the courage of Ukrainians and I am proud of the Poles who help on a large scale, opening their homes to Ukrainians, organizing collections, bringing help at the border. help for refugees from Ukraine.
She also expressed solidarity with Ukrainian tennis players. “I saw that the games they played since the war broke out were very difficult for them and very important at the same time. I also think it’s important to do our job to play games. When we play and when we win, our voice is heard. This is when we talk to the media from all over the world. What we say is important for our fans, and it is a huge privilege and responsibility “- she emphasized.
“Let us not be indifferent, let us be in solidarity with Ukraine and good to each other, because together we are stronger” – she appealed at the end.
Source: Gazeta
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